Uneducated Afghan woman establishes dairy farm to achieve economic independence
Employees on the farm highlight the vital role such initiatives play in their daily survival. “I work here on the farm, and my responsibility is to provide fodder to the cows and do milking,” said Najwa, a 21-year-old girl.
How Britain strained ties with Israel after recognising State of Palestine, blasting Tel Aviv’s expansionist policy
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband announced on Tuesday that Britain would ban imports of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and restrict British companies from providing certain services to them.
Bin Laden’s catastrophic success: How Al Qaeda changed geopolitics, although not in the way it expected
Although bin Laden was inspired by religion, his aims were geopolitical. Al Qaeda’s mission was to undermine the contemporary world order of nation-states and re-create the historical umma, the worldwide community of Muslims that was once held together by a common political authority.
Trump’s Republicans resort to fear-mongering to make Muslims a campaign issue in 2026 US midterms and beyond
In Texas, Republican Governor Greg Abbott, in a close race for another term, attacked a proposed Muslim-led development and called for an investigation into what he described as efforts to create “sharia courts,” a claim disputed by developers and civil rights groups.
Kakamega’s own tale of Kilkenny cats: How two gubernatorial hopefuls Khalwale and Malala are going hammer and tong at each other
So far, Prof Anami has steered clear of the murky script of local politics, dextrously engaging with the many cell-groups he has assembled – particularly – in Kakamega north. Ms Muhanda has the uncanny knack for courting brawl may not be panacea the electorate craves for. Muahnda is accused by some of her supporters of being a Nubian Gin (chang’aa) high-priest, which they claim powers her mind during public appearances. Nearly every weekend, Muhanda is involved in brawls, especially at events attended by Governor Barasa. Barasa has, too accused Muhanda of always being high of Nubian gin during public gatherings.
National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty
Speaking during the release of the findings at PEFA Church in Kwale, NCCK Coast Region Chair Bishop Peter Mwero said financial inducements and religious influence continue to shape electoral decisions in many parts of the country, often at the expense of accountability and good governance.
How Somali woman and mother of 12 children defied culture to venture into football coaching at Daadab refugee camp in north-eastern Kenya
On several occasions, some critics approached her family, including her elderly mother and husband, hoping they would persuade her to stop coaching, arguing that football is not an appropriate sport for women. But Adhan remained focused on her mission of using sports to keep young people engaged and away from crime and substance abuse.
How Iran’s war with US and Israel is pushing some 23.4 million Nigerian children into monetary poverty
Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war.
How US movement that ‘exports family values’ to Africa indirectly gives rise to illicit and unsafe abortion on the continent
The expanded restrictions build on the anti-abortion advocacy work carried out by conservative US non-profits abroad – especially in Africa, where healthcare is highly dependent on foreign aid. The region has the world’s highest estimated proportion of unsafe abortions and highest maternal mortality rates – including the highest number of maternal deaths per 100,000 abortions.
‘Lord forgive them, for they do not what they are reporting,’ HIV patient drops case against media after confirming negative status
According to the statement, the records confirmed that Oyan was enrolled into HIV care on May 3, 2012, under the Ministry of Health HIV programme, where he was classified under WHO Clinical Stage III and commenced on antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) in accordance with government treatment protocols.
